News Releases

Wilkes University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 has announced the commissioning of officers in the Class of 2021. Six graduating students received the rank of 2nd lieutenant in the United States Air Force. The newly commissioned officers earned bachelor’s degrees at Wilkes University in May 2021.  The newly commissioned officers and …

The Center for Global Education and Diversity at Wilkes University recently presented its 2021 multicultural awards. The awards recognize students, faculty and staff who have supported and improved the diversity climate on campus, increased international awareness and promote cross-cultural awareness. The following students, faculty and staff received awards: Global Scholar …

Wilkes University recognized 12 faculty and staff members at the 2021 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held virtually and can be viewed here. The recipients of this year’s awards are: Abas Sabouni, associate professor of electrical engineering, received the Carpenter Award for Teaching. The …

Students interested in designing, building and maintaining the infrastructure that society depends on every day can now major in civil engineering at Wilkes University. The bachelor of science degree offers four concentrations, two state-of-the-art facilities and one job-ready curriculum that prepares graduates for careers in structural, geotechnical, environmental and project …

Wilkes University senior Kacee Diehl of Drums, Pa., is the recipient of the 2021 Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Award for Excellence in Accounting from Wilkes University. Diehl, an accounting major, was chosen for her academic achievements and for her leadership in the accounting major and on campus. …

Wilkes University has selected David M. Ward, Ph.D. as its senior vice president and provost. In this role, Ward will serve as the chief academic officer of Wilkes, leading the University’s scholarship, programs and initiatives, and working with the deans and faculty of its six academic schools and colleges. He …

Three students from Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy are the recipients of 2021 Educational Grants from Lambda Kappa Sigma. Lambda Kappa Sigma is a professional pharmacy fraternity that provides lifelong opportunities for women in pharmacy through professional excellence and personal growth. Grants are provided to organizational members who have …

Wilkes University has been named a Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) Guard-Friendly School. PNGAS is a nonprofit whose mission is to support the men, women and veterans of the Pennsylvania National Guard. The list recognizes the colleges, universities and trade schools that create a supportive learning environment for Guard members …

“Carbon” features the work of Wilkes alumnus and Exeter native, Ray Klimek. The role of carbon as a source of life and a form of waste is the focus of the exhibition “Carbon” at the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University from May 4 to July 16. Shuttling between analog …

Wilkes University has announced the following faculty members who have earned promotion and been awarded tenure: Sofya Chepushtanova was promoted to associate professor of mathematics in the College of Science and Engineering and was granted tenure. Chepushtanova joined Wilkes in 2015 as a faculty member in the mathematics and computer …